Gerald’s Law Act

United States118th CongressHR-234House of Representatives
Updated: Apr 19, 2023

Summary

Gerald's Law Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies from a non-service-connected disability in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care).

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Timeline

Latest companion bill action

S-1330: Gerald’s Law Act

Introduced in Senate

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    House of Representatives

  3. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    House of Representatives

  4. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    House of Representatives